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A MAN is in a serious but stable condition in Mackay Base Hospital after being pinned by machinery at Glencore's Oaky North coal mine.

The incident happened on Friday at about noon.

A spokesman for the Department of Natural Resources and Mines said Queensland Government Mines Inspectors were investigating an incident where an electrical contractor was injured while working underground the coal mine.

"The contractor suffered leg injuries after becoming pinned by coal conveyor machinery near the face of a longwall at approximately 12 noon," he said.

"The contractor was released quickly and brought to the surface for immediate medical treatment before being airlifted to Mackay Hospital."

Two inspectors travelled to the mine site on Friday and began an investigation.